Is marriage built on trust or faith?

Question

RavVid · Accepted Answer

Both words are similar but there is some verification with trust. Both are needed.

Marriage is an act of faith largely and the whole institution is an act of faith. But most people want to also see some verification i. e trust worthiness before making a leap of faith.

Few people would be willing to trust their spouse being in all circumstances. We want to see self mate guarding.

So I think it is based on an eclectic blend of faith, trust, and distrust or permitted mate guarding. if your spouse declines to self mate guard and rejects spouse imposed mate guarding there will be trouble in paradise.

How many spouses would be happy with a business trip where the spouse is sharing a room with an objectively attractive colleague? Is trust or faith going to prevail? Distrust is just as important.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

It's built on both. There's only so much trust you can build with a person, proving consistently over time that you're a good and faithful person. But at some point, you need to have faith in their character, believing they would never commit any atrocities.

Not much feels worse than being completely faithful to your partner and doing nothing to betray their trust, only to have some rumours spread by their social circle that make them question their faith in your character and doubt you.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

A marriage built on only faith (ignoring a history of lies, betrayal, or disrespect) is delusional. You need trust to make it work.

Jessica405 · Accepted Answer

It has to be trust. If you can't trust your partner, there is something seriously wrong. It is doomed to fail.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

As a relationship coach who dishes out the love advice like chocolates on Valentine's Day, let me paint a picture! Both trust and faith are like the dynamic duo in the superhero storyline of marriage. Trust is the foundation built on shared experiences, honesty, and understanding. Faith is believing in each other during the rollercoaster of life, even when things get a bit bumpy. 😉 When combined, they form the perfect recipe for a long-lasting, loving marriage. Remember, a little spice always adds flavor to the mix! 💑✨

AviatorTom · Answer

A bit of both, plus every emotion one can think of.

Datboi65 · Answer

Faith more than trust. You can never trust anyone 100%, not even your parents.

Faith is based on the hope and belief that it will all work out. That may or may not happen. In order to have faith in someone, you need to trust them to an extent, so they are both complementary.

genericname85 · Answer

Trust is an informed decision. Faith is a delusion. So I'd rather go by trust. Obvioulsy trust isn't 100% reliable either but at least with trust, there's a method. Objective measures that inform your decision and that can be adjusted after failing, unlike faith which is just like blind trust.

Twalli · Answer

Respect. You should trust your partner, but that's because they never caused you to doubt them. "Trust but verify" is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. Nobody who actually trusts their partner ever checks to see if they're cheating.

jshm2 · Answer

Neither. It's built on responsibility, as you are responsible adults, marriage makes you legally responsible for each other

YourExLover69 · Answer

Trust and faith is same thing. I need to trust a lady before giving her my heart and marrying her.  I can trust easily when it comes to friendship though.

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

Considering the fact most murders are committed by your own family, it's irrational to trust anyone.

molonski2 · Answer

The honest answer is Faith. But people will vote Trust , the answer is Faith.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Both of those things but also other things not listed.

Anonymous · Answer

Ours is built on faith that we can trust each other. Thats what faith is.

Anonymous · Answer

Men and guys want trust and faith in relationships but I think for women and girls it’s quite simple - rich, tall, really hot. If you don’t have that, expect her to cheat.

ABC1x1x · Answer

Its built on financial slavery. Marriage has nothing to do with love or partnership.

Cleopatra2000 · Answer

Trust relationship falls apart without it.

Anonymous · Answer

The reality is that you hope (synonymous to faith) your marriage will materialize like you hope it would.

DishLady · Answer

Both... and respect.

Flower7 · Answer

Aren’t they the same thing?

BCRanger10 · Answer

They're the same thing...

lightbulb27 · Answer

yea both... and laughter and chocolate.

luvstoned4him · Answer

For me its lots of trust

beenherebefore · Answer

Trust, respect and loyalty.

slatyb · Answer

Trust is part of it, but a bigger part is respect.

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

The size of the guys bank account.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the couple.

AsilSessizlik · Answer

Absolutely Trust

Raydergman26 · Answer

Both do to it is what God wants

WonderingManII · Answer

Trust

loveyouoak · Answer

Trust

Bloodparadise · Answer

Paper

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Ideally.

Gagforlifetime · Answer

Trust

Is marriage built on trust or faith?

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

Is marriage built on trust or faith?

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

We're glad to see you liked this post.